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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Wall Street set to open higher after retail sales data

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected retail sales data suggested a return of consumer spending could spur economic growth and helped alleviate investors' fears about a slowdown in the economy.

The Dow Jones industrial average <.dji> gained 46.61 points, or 0.35 percent, to 13,216.04. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.spx> gained 4.62 points, or 0.33 percent, to 1,408.73. The Nasdaq Composite Index <.ixic> gained 10.39 points, or 0.34 percent, to 3,032.91.

(Reporting By Edward Krudy; Editing by Kenneth Barry)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/stock-futures-signal-higher-open-data-eyed-103832040--finance.html

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Tid Bit Tuesday Purple Power | Katherines Corner

?It?s? Tid Bit Tuesday time to share a more intimate look at my life.

When I was about 14 years old? I was window shopping with my Mother on the High Street ( the main street that has all of the shops). We were on our way home from time happily spent?wandering?from shop to shop when I saw them. Purple suede shoes! ( sorry no photo of the shoes so I?m sharing my purple shoe art). Be still my heart. I swooned as I looked doe eyed at my Mother and pleaded, ? oh pleeeeease? they are gorgeous and look at that color?. She looked at me knowing she shouldn?t give in to such a plea. But in we?went, and soon I had my very first?pair?of?purple shoes. Elvis would have flipped for those suede beauties. My gratitude was expressed loudly and my favorite color was declared. From that day forward purple has been my favorite color. Mostly shades of lilac and lavender. I like so many colors when it comes to decorating. But I always choose purples for something special.

About Purple- A purple room can boost a child?s imagination or an artist?s creativity.( not to much purple though)

Purple robes are often worn by royalty

Purple often symbolizes intuition and spirituality

Purple is well-liked by highly creative and also eccentric people, hmmmm:-)

Purple is both a warm and a cool color for decorating

Purple has been used to both calm and uplift people moods.

Do you have a favorite color? How and when did you decide it would be your?favorite?

Have you seen the new giveaway? Did you get your entry in?

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I respond to as many comments as possible through email ( if available). Every comment matters, Every comment is appreciated ,Every comment feels like a HUG from a friend!

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Source: http://katherinescorner.com/2012/08/14/tid-bit-tuesday-purple-power/

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Palm Beach County Home Staging- Tailored to Fit Your Needs.

Palm Beach County Home Staging- Staging That?s Tailored to Fit Your Needs.

Selling your home in Palm Beach County-whether you?re in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach or points in-between can be stressful even in what to do the best of circumstances. ?You?re focused on changing jobs or schools, or even moving to another state. ?And from what you?ve been told by your friends, the media and your Realtor, Buyers are looking for move-in ready homes. ?

Where and how do you begin to prepare your house for sale?

Room Service!Home Staging provides staging services that don?t come out of a pre-planned checklist or template. ?Our consultation is made to fit your specific needs, budget, timeframe and, of course, your home.

The Beginning...

The Consultation- We begin by viewing your house... including the exterior, front and back, each room and yes, your garage.

*It is at this time that we take photographs so we can better see what the Buyer sees as they view your home. ??Most Stagers will often take 100+ photos. ?

*Next, with your pencil and notebook in hand we begin at the beginning... we?ll start from what the Buyer will see as they approach your house. ?We do this for each room or area, and the back yard, deck or patio area.
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*We also tell you how to get it done! ?Whether it?s a service to clean your windows or fill in your landscaping or finding an off-site storage area to hold your ?extras?..... you will have the ?what, how and where? to make your
house ?Move-In Ready?.

*At the completion of the Consultation, which takes about 2 hours, many homeowners will schedule a time for us to return to either provide a hands-on staging or to make adjustments to what has been done|

* We also offer the additional service of a written consultation with pictures outlining our suggestions.

The Middle...

If you?re a DIY Seller, you will be working on items from our Consultation... items such as painting, replacing worn carpeting, and editing items that you no longer need or will be taking to your new home.

Room Service!Home Staging will be available to answer any questions even after your initial consultation.

The End...

Once your home is staged, we provide additional marketing for your property to supplement what your agent is doing. ?This comes in the form of the Room Service!Home Staging e-Newsletter, covering over 500 local Realtors, ?and our Home Staging blog which ?reaches further than our local area.
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Room Service! Home Staging can also be there to assist you with preparing your house for Open Houses. ?

Epilogue....

We?re still here for you... even when you call to say that you?ve sold your home. ??
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Many of our sellers call us for ourNew Home Consultation. ?Undecided on where to place your furniture... not sure about paint colors.... what updates can you make that will fit your budget and bring you the best Return On your ?Investment. ??Room Service!Home Staging can map out a game plan that is tailor made for you, your budget and your time frame. ?

Why us?....

* We do Not tell you what you have to do. ???We will make our suggestions and recommendations but in the end it is still your house.

* However, ?we will tell you (1) what we strongly urge you to do and (2) ?offer advice on projects that fall in the ??it would so nice if you could do this? category. ?

* Our goal is the same as yours and your agents, and that is to sell your house for as much as is possible ?and in as short a time frame as possible.

* ?We are realistic and understand that it is not always practical ?or feasible for our sellers to do everything we ask... perfection is not mandatory. ?

Room Service!Home Staging is the Home Staging company that many Realtors as well as homeowners call to guide them through this process whether it?s a Staging Consultation, Hands-on Staging or a combination of both. ?

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Source: http://activerain.com/blogsview/3406792/palm-beach-county-home-staging-tailored-to-fit-your-needs-

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Apple launches (PRODUCT) RED bumper for iPhone

Apple has added a (PRODUCT) RED option to their usual selection of iPhone 4/iPhone 4S bumpers, available through the Apple Store. Other than the color and the charity associated with it, and with which Apple has had a longstanding relationship, the bumper is identical to the previous colors first launched with the iPhone 4 in 2010 and updated for compatibility in 2011.

9to5Mac's Mark Gurman first reported the story last night, and as he pointed out, the timing is odd:

With Apple?s redesigned iPhone coming in less than a month, it seems hard to believe that Apple would release a case for the iPhone 4S/4. However, it seems likely that the iPhone 4S/4 will stick around, so perhaps that is why Apple is set to release the new red iPhone Bumper case.

If and when the iPhone 5 is announced on September 12, if Apple stays with recent patterns, the iPhone 4S should drop to $99 on contract.

The real question here, however, is why did it take Apple over 26 months to add a (PRODUCT) RED bumper to the product line?

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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/jws2czOglmA/story01.htm

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Priming the Pump ? Data is the New Oil for Any Business - LS Direct ...

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You don?t have to be Experian or IBM to tap into the richness of data.? Even a roadside sandwich shop could be sitting on fuel that is the future of marketing.? According to the Direct Marketing Association?s acting president and CEO, Linda Woolley, ?Big data is the coin of the realm in marketing right now, and everyone wants to know their consumer better in order to cater to their needs.?

Though the desire may be great, few businesses are leveraging data insights to drive strategy and even fewer know where to start.? According to a poll conducted in February at the Aprimo Marketing Summit 2012, only 11.6% of respondents are doing anything to integrate data into their promotional decisions, while 14.9% are still scratching their heads wondering ?What Is Big Data??.

Whether you are a multi-million dollar operation or an up-and-coming entrepreneur, forget about the adjective ?big? for a moment and keep it simple.? Think about where and how you store information about your current clients and prospects.

In some cases, you may have to dust cobwebs off of trans-files, but more often you?ll be surprised in the sophistication of your databases.?? Look to your contact list, transaction receipts, reservation software or customer relationship management system ? - ? anything that you can download into a spreadsheet containing at least a name and zip code is a resource.? The more insights within each resource and the ability to merge databases together is all the better, but in need not be complex. Instead, think in terms of statistically significant and all of a sudden ?big? becomes ?manageable?, ?attainable? and ?actionable? if shared with a marketing partner, who can leverage your information into relevant, timely and measurable communications.

Most companies do not have a team of statisticians, let alone a marketing department, who knows how to interpret data and utilize it in customizable, creative ways for outreach.? If you do, you are in the minority.? For your data to go ?big?, it must be shared with experts for analysis and comparison to the universe of aggregated publically available information from U.S. households, individuals and other businesses.? Then, and only then, can you make intelligent marketing decisions with regard to message, offer, media channel, and more.

Priming the pump and tapping into the ?new oil? is only one spreadsheet away.? Make data a driving force behind every marketing decision you make.

Source: http://www.ls-direct.com/2012/08/01/priming-the-pump-data-is-the-new-oil-for-any-business/

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CRESCENT CLUB TAPS INTO RENTAL AND LONG ISLAND CITY ...

LONG ISLAND CITY? A healthy appetite for new luxury rental residences and the growing appeal of Long Island City as a residential destination have led to a successful Grand Opening at Crescent Club, where 30% of its upscale apartments have been leased in just the first month.

The 17-story building located at 41-17 Crescent Street has quickly tapped into the large pool of renters looking to Long Island City by offering a sought-after combination of spacious residences, exceptional amenities, attractive pricing and a convenient location just steps from the Queensboro Plaza subway station with access to-and-from Manhattan in less than 7 minutes.

Originally conceived as an upscale condominium, Crescent Club features 130 studio, one- , two- and three-bedroom apartment homes with condominium-level interior finishes, according to Meadow Partners and Simon Development Group, the joint-venture owners/developers of Crescent Club. The partnership retained The Marketing Directors, Inc. as the building?s exclusive marketing and leasing agent.

Monthly rents for the apartment homes currently begin from the $2,500?s for studios and one-bedroom homes, $3,600?s for two-bedroom residences, and $5,200?s for three bedroom homes.

?Value, lifestyle and convenience are major factors driving the initial leasing success at Crescent Club,? notes Jacqueline Urgo, President of The Marketing Directors, Inc.?People have been pleasantly surprised by the high level of finishes and design elements found throughout the apartment homes, and are excited about the outstanding suite of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a landscaped backyard with an outdoor pool. The convenience to midtown and downtown Manhattan is also a big selling point, as are the price points which compare favorably to residential options in Manhattan and Brooklyn.?

Crescent Club?s five-star recreational and social amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, a rooftop lounge, residents? lounge, business center, and more. Considerable outdoor space is provided by a landscaped backyard enhanced by a 70? outdoor pool, BBQ grill with dining areas, lounge seating, sunbathing areas, outdoor yoga and an outdoor shower. There?s also a business lounge with multi-functional conference/game table and plasma TV, residents?-only lounge with catering kitchen, lounge seating and plasma TV, and the rooftop ?Sky Club? featuring sweeping Manhattan skyline views, billiards table, catering kitchen and bar, lounge seating, plasma TV and rooftop terrace.

The striking Crescent Club building boasts a charming brick facade highlighted by expansive windows that maximize natural light and views of New York City and the waterfront.

Inside, well-designed floor plans feature sophisticated finishes and appointments, including light and bright living spaces with Brazilian teak floors, oversized windows, up to 10? ceilings, in-home washer/dryer, chef-inspired kitchens with Caesarstone counters, Bianca ceramic tiled backsplash, wenge wood & back-painted glass cabinetry and stainless steel appliances; and lavish master baths with honed stone floors, vanity & showers, custom wenge wood cabinetry, white ceramic walls, grohe rain shower and Zuma Soaking Tub.

Crescent Club is situated in the heart of Long Island City?s redevelopment effort with an influx of upscale restaurants, shops, luxury residences and more along the East River waterfront and central business district. The building is located less than a block from the 7, N and Q subway lines at Queensboro Plaza and five blocks from the E, M and R lines at Queens Plaza.

For additional information on Crescent Club, please call (718) 383-3444 or visit www.crescentclub.com.

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ABOUT MEADOW PARTNERS & SIMON DEVELOPMENT

With over 40 years of proven real state experience, development partners Meadow Partners & Simon Development Group collectively bring the assurance of a reliable, well-funded ownership team that is firmly committed to the development and success of Crescent Club and Long Island City. Their demonstrated talent, long-range perspective, and financial strength have set to redefine the standards of quality and excellence of luxury living in New York?s most up-and-coming residential neighborhood.

www.meadowpartners.com

www.simondevelopment.com